Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible option.